It's officially wedding season! And since Spring has Sprung, the latest wedding trends are at last here for your inspiration. Couples across the country have chosen how to celebrate their very special day in their own personal way. So what should we expect from weddings throughout the next year? Make it colourful! Minimalist tones and those all black and white...
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Is it ok to ask people to contribute to a Honeymoon? Years ago, asking guests for cold hard cash for a honeymoon seemed a little bit against traditional wedding etiquette. And some of the older generations do still feel a little bit uncomfortable being asked to stump up money for what was always seen as the 'grooms' responsibility. Ideal Honeymoon...
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For the past fifteen years, we've been loyal supporters of Etsy. And as we celebrate making our 19,000 sale through this marketplace we thought we'd tell you why we LOVE it so much. What's so special about Etsy? Etsy has the largest variety of handmade goods available anywhere online. And they are sold from vendors all over the globe. Anyone...
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Love a list? Well how about our top ten best-selling map destinations of 2022!? Our Studio Manager Amie, finding all of your map requests, in our vast collection of maps, stored in our map room! We've poured over the charts. Unpicked the data. And if you've ever wondered where the most requested destinations for our maps are, wonder no longer...
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Our bespoke A4 map poster prints have been a real success since they were introduced to our range nearly two years ago. So we thought we'd have a look back at your orders to see which of our prints was the most popular. Clearly, and at the very top of the list, was Norfolk! Spectacular Norfolk So what is it...
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At Bombus we are true romantics! This time of year is all about love. And we love love. Because it is what we do best. Big declarations of love in our map artwork. Tokens of friendship with keepsake bottles and handmade cards... And is there a more well known symbol of the season of love than Cupid? Cupid is a...
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Getting down on one knee? Sometimes there is such huge expectations surrounding a proposal that planning one can feel really overwhelming! We like to think that we're pretty well informed when it comes to love at Bombus. Lots of you choose our artwork to celebrate, commemorate, or announce some really special life moments. And because we deal in map gifts...
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Feeling the January Blues? Spread the joy with a little bit of LOVE. It’s cold. The festive season is over. And with Spring still a few months away, it’s possible to feel a little blue. But it’s not all doom and gloom! If you’re searching for the next thing to look forward to… How about the Season of LOVE? It’s...
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Every month we are asking if you know about your birth flower. And this month we're talking about the Narcissus! The idea that birth flowers, such as the narcissus, have meanings was introduced in the early 18th century by members of the literary community. So each month was assigned a flower. And it was thought that the characteristics of those...
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We are so excited to have had our handmade Christmas Decorations featured on ITV's award-winning daytime programme This Morning: This Morning: Their Favourite Christmas Decorations This set of adorable handmade wood and glass Christmas baubles were the pick of the This Morning team! And we are super proud of our Bombus gang! Check our their full list here: Our pick...
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At the tail end of the noughties it was predicted that Christmas Cards would be replaced permanently. Sending e-cards, text messages, and Christmas GIFS would mean that surely by 2020 no one would be sending physical cards through the post? And in fairness, the naysayers were partially correct. In 2019, the Head Christmas Buyer at John Lewis noticed a decline...
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Every month we are asking if you know about your birth flower. And this month we're talking about Chrysanthemums! The idea that birth flowers, such as the chrysanth, have meanings was introduced in the early 18th century by members of the literary community. So each month was assigned a flower. And it was thought that the characteristics of those would...
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It's everywhere. On the news. In the papers. And most certainly in all of our thoughts. The cost-of-living crisis is affecting everyone, and we know that our customers are looking to make their pennies go further than ever before by looking for budget Christmas gifts. But despite the pinch on our pockets, we still want to spoil our loved ones...
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If you're like us, you're already thinking ahead to the most magical time of the year. And when it comes to the festive season, the first thing to appear on those to-do lists are getting out the box(es) of decorations to deck the halls. And there really is nothing quite like seeing those precious and meaningful baubles year after year...
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Twenty years ago our Director Amelia made her first Bombus Map Heart Card. And the rest, as they repeatedly say, is history. We designed our Bombus Heart to make the most out of the materials we use in our gifts. And we specially considered the shape to highlight the details of all the maps we use. A line that gives...
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During the pandemic we saw a huge increase in pet ownership in the UK. They were much needed company, and got us up and out of the house for exercise and some fresh air during the hardest parts of lockdown. At Bombus we are huge animal lovers. And many of us have a beloved dog as part of the family...
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Every month we are asking if you know about your birth flower. And this month we're talking about the MARIGOLD! The idea that birth flowers, such as the marigold, have meanings was introduced in the early 18th century by members of the literary community. So each month was assigned a flower. And it was thought that the characteristics of those...
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This year we've grown our own, refused to mow our lawns, and saved the bees…all in the name of sustainability. But what else can we do to live up to our pledge to do all we can to save our planet? With the cost of living crisis starting to bite, there are a lot of other things on our minds...
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“If there were one more thing I could do, it would be to go on safari once again.” Isak Dinesen At Bombus we’ve spent the past twenty years creating ways for you to remember the most special of moments. From travel adventures, to milestone occasions, or lifelong achievements. We have always strived to design unique and personal art that helps...
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It all started with a card In 2002 our Director, Amelia, designed our very first Bombus gift at her kitchen table here in Kent. Twenty years later and it is still our best selling product. And we can see why. It’s an iconic, timeless, and emotive gift that we love just as much as you. The essence of Bombus As...
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Following on from one of our Sustainability Blogs on how we’re trying our hand at growing our own vegetables this year…we thought we’d give let Jo give you a quick update on her progress as she attempts to Grow Her Own. The greenhouse is full of almost ripe tomatoes, chilies, peppers...and the cucumbers are almost finished! A reminder on why...
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Every month we are asking if you know about your birth flower, and this month we're talking about the Aster! The idea that birth flowers, such as the aster, have meanings was introduced in the early 18th century by members of the literary community. So each month was assigned a flower. And it was thought that the characteristics of those...
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When we think about topics that our followers might like to hear about, the POST isn't usually something we'd think of first. But in reality, it's a HUGE part of what we do at Bombus. And while it may not sound particularly glamorous, you'll be surprised at how integral and complex it can be getting your parcels out of our...
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Every month we are asking if you know about your birth flower, and this month we're talking about the Poppy! The idea that birth flowers, such as the poppy, have meanings was introduced in the early 18th century by members of the literary community. So each month was assigned a flower. And it was thought that the characteristics of those...
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When it comes to gifts for those important occasions such as weddings, engagements, and milestone anniversaries, we have helped many of you choose the perfect map artwork over the years. We love helping to commemorate those BIG moments. Capturing memories is, after all, what we do. But there is one event that a Bombus gift is more perfect for than...
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Is someone you love graduating from university in 2022? The second half of the year is when most graduation ceremonies take place across the UK, and if you’re wanting to mark this special occasion with something special…we can help! We’ve come up with some great suggestions for the perfect unique graduation gifts. A Commemorative Gift Hand Drawn Map Location Graduation...
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With both weddings and travel back on the agenda post-pandemic, it’s only natural that the honeymoon is also making a return! Based on your requests for our map wedding gifts, and honeymoon mementos, we have been able to compile a list of the Top Five most popular honeymoon destinations of 2022 so far. It’s not hard to see why you’ve...
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Weddings are BACK! And with big parties returning, a lot of you are wondering how best to make your wedding day more memorable. And the biggest piece of advice we can give any soon-to-be brides and grooms? Look after your guests! Feed them. Water them. And give them a little something they can keep to remember your special day forever...
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Our personalised map location artworks are the iconic Bombus gift. We get hundreds of requests a week for different destinations all across the globe. But inevitably, some places are more popular than ever! And it does change dramatically depending on circumstances and seasons! For example, during the height of the pandemic we saw a massive rise in map requests for...
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Every month we are asking if you know about your birth flower, and this month we're talking about the Water Lily! The idea that birth flowers, such as the water lily, have meanings was introduced in the early 18th century by members of the literary community. So each month was assigned a flower. And it was thought that the characteristics...
